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    ECB to Develop Framework for Geopolitical Risk Assessments

    By Editors | 25/07/2024

    The ECB is working to develop a framework that it can use to deal with the impacts of geopolitical risks such as sanctions on EU banks.

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    OFAC Sanctions DPRK Procurement Network Based in China

    By Editors | 25/07/2024

    The action imposes sanctions on China-based individuals and entities involved in the procurement of items used in the production of North Korean ballistic missiles.

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    Hong Kong Has Become a Sanctions Evasion Hub: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2024

    New report says Hong Kong has emerged as a “global centre for illicit finance and trade” and the city’s banks should be sanctioned.

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    US Commerce Dept Expands Export Controls Against Iran

    By Editors | 24/07/2024

    The expansion of export controls seeks to address concerns regarding Iran’s potential use of US technology in weapons systems.

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    Japan Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank

    By Editors | 24/07/2024

    Japan designated four Israeli settlers involved in violent acts against Palestinians as targets for asset freezing measures.

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    OFAC Issues New Form for Reporting Russian Sovereign Assets

    By Editors | 24/07/2024

    The form is part of implementing a law passed in April to enable the confiscation of Russian sovereign assets frozen in the US.

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    OFAC Issues Guidance on Extended Statute of Limitations

    By Editors | 22/07/2024

    OFAC plans to extend record-keeping requirements from five to ten years, to match the new statute of limitations period.

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    UK Publishes Briefing on Third Countries Helping Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2024

    The briefing names Belarus, Iran, North Korea and China as the main countries providing military support to Russia.

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    UK Imposes Sanctions on 11 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels

    By Editors | 21/07/2024

    The measures are part of a joint “Call to Action” with European countries to disrupt the ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels Russia uses to circumvent oil sanctions.

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    OFAC Sanctions Two Members of the ‘Cyber Army of Russia’

    By Editors | 21/07/2024

    Two Russian nationals separately pleaded guilty to participating in LockBit ransomware attacks, the DOJ announced separately.

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